Guitar Lessons Caswell County, NC

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Keeping music fun is the most important way to keep a student motivated and engaged. Many challenges come along the way with students, and I make it a goal to attack problem areas efficiently and effectively so that the most progress can be made while still maintaining enjoyment. What I've found is that students appreciate this method because it shows that I am paying attention and that I do care about their progress. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass

For beginning students, my methods are centered around melody in the form of easy to play songs and tunes, and developing an understanding for basic theory through rudimentary scales and chord construction. More advanced students are entreated to delve more deeply into melodic playing and advanced scale work through modal play, advanced chordal technique, "tips and tricks for fancy licks", and pointers for breaking down, and understanding the songs you want to play. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

To begin, I will start with chords and scales to get a student used to understanding of notes and progressions. Next, I would go over theory and technique in order to blossom a stylistic way of playing for the student. Next, I would start with simple etudes and pieces for each student to learn and master. Afterwards, the student will choose a piece they want to learn. Finally, the student will decide the genre and style of later pieces they would like to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Recorder, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I initiate from the very beginning utilizing Orff, Kodaly and Suzuki methods, as well as some movement activities for my very young students (Pre-K and Kindergarten).Then, I implement some form of musical notation based around sight singing, as a way of laying a good foundation to build upon. As I work through the grades I build upon what they are to know according to the Standards set forth by the State Dept. of Education. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

All students learn differently, therefore it is important for me to capture their attention in different ways. I teach students according to their interests and their goals. Although there is this flexibility, I will always bring motivation and make the lessons as fun as possible to make the experience more interesting. Once the students express their goals and interests, I take over and help them find their path. I try to make the learning easy to understand in order to reduce boredom and make the lesson more entertaining. Read More